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total annual export of Opium from India should be reduced
or whether the import into China should be diminished. The
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adoption of the latter method would not in my opinion be
so likely to injure the interests of this Colony, and I
trust therefore it may receive Your Lordship's support.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Jading-
Governor, &c..